The Missing Museum

The Missing Museum by Andrew Thorburn explores the story behind a proposed educational exhibition about policing London at Bow Street Police Station. In 2006, the author was invited to design and build the project, which aimed to educate young people, ethnic communities, and tourists about the British way of policing past and present. Thorburn shares his experiences with planning and financing the project, including the designers' brief, fund-raising efforts, and town-planning negotiations. He also recounts what happened when the project was ultimately brought to an end due to the loss of the historic building it would be housed in. This book offers valuable insights into public/private partnerships for development and the tasks of a modern police force. By examining the challenges faced by the author and his team, The Missing Museum provides a unique perspective on the complexities of creating successful public-private partnerships and the importance of community engagement in policing.